September 19-20, 2015 November 21-22, 2015 Wilmington, OH

Fall 2015, Volume 4: September 19-20, 2015November 21-22, 2015Wilmington, OH

Inside: May Meeting HighlightsPhoto by Ty Greenlee © 2015

September Meeting: WACA Midwestern Show &

Cody Firearms MuseumRecords Specialist

I want to thank ROCS (The Ruger Owners and Collectors Society) for coming in from all over the country to be part of our July 2015 meeting. Our center aisle was entirely black and gold with 22 incredible display-only ta-bles plus an additional 10 trade tables! Lee Sundermeier did an excellent job in organiz-ing the show within a show. Over 60 ROCS members were in attendance and they seemed to appreciate the benefits we bring as a quality-oriented, private show. They will be back with us next year July 16-17, 2016. See page 4, “Ruger ROCS!.”

The Winchester Arms Collectors Associa-tion is coming to the September 19-20. 2015 meeting. To accommodate backboards and taller exhibits, they will likely be located along part of the west wall (row GG) Be sure to visit the WACA area and bring out your Win-chesters. Jim Curlovic has coordinated this event each fall over the last three years and he is excited to bring the group to The Roberts Centre for the first time. Buses stand ready to transport our north-ern members at less then it would cost to drive!

The beautiful Springfield Model 1812 musket on the cover of this newsletter was part of John Siekierka’s ex-hibit on the Springfield Armory this past May. If you missed our Annual Display Show you missed seeing some really nice historical fire-arms and accoutrements such as those in-cluded in his award-winning display. I want to thank everyone who made our Display Show and Members Banquet a huge success es-pecially the displayer’s, judges, authors, and banquet speakers. More coverage inside.

Also, as much as I hate to see this beautiful cover folded, doing so will save thousands of dollars on postage over the next year, and will help keep our prices down. In addition, although we will still have six mailings per year we are reducing the number of newsletters from 6 to 4. You will receive a winter, spring, summer and fall newsletter plus a small, interim mailing in October and April. This newsletter covers both the September and November meetings. In mid to late October look

for a small envelope with the September Ap-plicant List, Annual Dues Statement, and a reminder for the November meeting. Effec-tive immediately you may reserve tables for up to two shows at a time. To avoid confusion take extra care in filling out the Table Applica-tion on page 13.

Unfortunately, these changes are not enough to offset the cost increases that we are facing from hall rental to liability insurance to small items like gun ties and badges. Beginning in January of 2016, table rental will go up $10 except for annual tables. If you commit to all six meetings and prepay in advance, tables remain at $70. Otherwise, tables will be $80 beginning in January. Annual Table Registra-tion forms are now available upon request at

the business office and at the September and November meetings. More information on page 10.

In addition, for the first time in 14 years, Life and Senior Life dues will increase. Ef-fective October 1st, Life dues will be $700 and Senior Life Dues (age 65 or older) will be $400. With this change will come a long awaited pay-ment plan option. This is the only area in which dues will increase and more informa-tion can be found on page

10. We hope that we can count on our 3,700 current Life members for their continued sup-port. We are in the planning stages for pro-grams exclusively for those who have made the commitment to belong for life.

My goal is to make sure that the association can continue to operate and meet our found-er’s objectives for the long term. We need and appreciate your support!

Robert Ray Preston, President

Inside PageOGCA Express 3 PAC Raffle 4 Ruger ROCS! 4Smith & Wesson Kit Gun 5 Banquet Well Done! 7 Display Show/Opinion 7Pics! Display Show & Banquet 8Tree Memorial for Kyser 10Safety Reminders 10Newsletter Changes/Dues 10Tables Increase/ Annual Tables 10Guest Pass Forms 11Sept./Nov. Table Application 13Passages 15Director Election 16 Kern Named Director Emeritus 16AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP

OFFICERSPRESIDENT

Robert Ray Preston FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Charles D. Rush SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Fred L. Kolb SECRETARY

James W. Tekavec

TREASURER Cecil Parker

DIRECTORS 2015-2016-2017

Frank Becker, Jr. Thomas E. Bowersox Larry “Sparky” Clark

2014-2015-2016 Terrie L. Hill

Timothy D. Inwood Charles D. Metcalf

2013-2014-2015 Ralf J. Eyster

Sherman M. Kirkland, IIIDirector Emeritus

Frank Kern

BUSINESS OFFICE OGCA, P.O. Box 670406

Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406

Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. PH: (330) 467-5733 Fax: (330) 467-5793

Email: [email protected] Web: www.ogca.com

Page 11 guest Pass Forms

(Know Your guests and InForm them oF the rules!)

A MessAge FroM the President

Your OGCA officers: Robert Ray Preston, President; Cecil Parker, Treasurer; Fred Kolb, Second VP; Jim Tekavec,

Secretary; Charles Rush, First VP.

Cody Museum, Firearms Records Specialist, Jessica Bennett will be

on hand during the September meeting to conduct serial number searches for Winchester, Marlin,

or L.C. Smith. firearms.

CFM members will receive 20% off letters and letter packs, 30% off search packs, and free serial

number searches.

Non-CFM members receive 15% off letters and there is a $5 suggested donation for the serial

number searches.

Don’t Miss!

Northern Members - Let us drive you to the September 19th and/or November 21, 2015 meeting(s)! We are taking res-ervations now for both one-day, Saturday trips and space is limited!

Don’t miss out on the next two meet-ings. In September, our guests are the Winchester Arms Collectors Association, and November is our Director Elections. Come on down and vote!

Cost is just $20.00 for each round trip and must be paid in advance. (First come, first served.) Mail the form, below, along with payment to: OGCA EXPRESS, P.O. Box

670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. We will refund your money if we need to can-cel due to early sell-out or not enough reservations.

The Bus boards at 5:45 AM and leaves at 6:00 AM sharp from Barons bus ga-rage located at 12800 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH and will return at approximately 7:30 PM. Free parking at Barons. Send in your reservation form, and your ticket(s), map

and detailed information will be mailed two weeks prior.

Barons bus is one of the nicest, most com-fortable charters out there. Pack a snack and relax among members. Guests are welcome too!

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Please check the box for the TRIP or TRIPS, for which you are reserving seats. SEPTEMBER 19, 2015, OGCA EXPRESS # ________ Seats x $20.00 for the 9/19/2015 Trip - Total $___________

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The launching of “The OGCA Express” from Cleveland to Wilm-ington was an over-whelming

success. The purpose of the trip was to provide transportation for some of our Northern members to attend OGCA’s

May Display Show in Wilmington, Ohio. Our charter bus left Cleveland at 6:00 AM and arrived at The Roberts Centre shortly after 9:00 AM with one stop in between.

Some passengers commented that they were able to catch a nap on the trip which is possible when you leave the driving to us. The fare of $20.00 was commented on as being very reasonable and OGCA was more than willing to absorb the differ-ence in the cost of the charter.

If you rode the bus, please tell your fellow members about this great service. Any-one with an interest in attending future meetings in Wilmington via “ The OGCA’s Express” can reserve a seat with the form below.

We will do all that we can to accommo-date our members from Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Michigan while we attempt to locate a new site for a meeting up north.

the ogCA exPress

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Date Rec. _________

The OGCA Express

Mail to: OGCA EXPRESS, P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

OGCA EXPRESS TICKET ORDER FORM

- Jim Tekavec, Secretary

- Restroom- Free Wifi

- Undercarriage Storage

- Comfortable Seats

The PAC Raffle is off to a great start! We have had a great response from our mem-bers sending in their tickets with their do-nation from the July newsletter and pur-chasing them at the July meeting. We think this could be a record breaking year!

Tickets for the raffle were enclosed in the envelope of your July newsletter. If you have not turned them in yet, hurry! September 20th will be here before you know it!

This is the biggest fund raiser of the year for PAC. Your dollars will be giv-en to our pro gun candidates fighting for your firearm freedoms. Show your support and let them know how much we appreciate all that they do and at the same time secure your chance to win one of these five great prizes pictured to the right.

(A) 1st Prize: Colt, Pre-Ban HBAR, Cal. 223 Sporter; (B) 2nd Prize: German, Walther PP pistol, Cold War Era, Cal.

.380; (C) 3rd Prize: Browning, Buck Mark Auto Pro Target Pistol, Cal. 22LR; (D) 4th Prize: 75th OGCA Anniversary Cased Knife Set; and the 5th Prize (Not pictured): OGCA black Jacket and black OGCA Cap.

The Drawing will be held at the next meet-ing, 12 PM Sunday, September 20th at the Roberts Centre. Winners do not need to be present.

The donation level is $5.00 for each raf-fle ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00. If you need more tickets you may request them

through the Business Office.

Mail your completed raffle ticket(s) with donation to: OGCA PAC, P.O. Box 67406 Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067. Be sure to mail them in adequate time to reach the

Business Office before Septem-ber 16th so they can be placed in the ticket drum. Tickets will also be available during the September 19-20, 2015 meeting at the PAC table and the Business Office Desk.

PAC can only accept donations by personal checks, cash or money orders (please do not mail cash). Credit cards and Corporate checks can not be accepted.

Also, don’t forget we also have some great OGCA merchandise at the PAC table. All donations given there are, again, to keep our Second Amendment strong! PAC thanks you for your support!

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“Ruger Handguns and Their Cartridges”by John Harrell of Indiana included 28 hand-

gun calibers.

“Ruger No. 3 Rifles” by Mark Rendina of Kansas. Mark’s display contains every

caliber of No. 3 rifle made by Ruger.

A Few Two-Digit Ruger Single Action Re-volvers by Mike Womble of Florida.

What a treat to see several very early two digit serial number Old Model Rugers.

“My New Model Ruger Single Actions”by William Ridge of Ohio contains many

New Model Ruger hand guns with Birdshead grip frames

“Special Guns - Special People”by Dan Vande Grinend of Iowa including the best judged Ruger gun of the entire

ROCS Display Show!

What a great July show it was with our friends from the Rugers Owners & Collectors Society (ROCS). We are proud that this new associa-tion chose to hold its officially sanctioned show along side ours. ROCS “rocked”over 20 Ruger display tables in the center of the hall. Below

is just a small sampling if you missed it. A number of ROCS members said they loved the Roberts Centre and had a great time. If you missed them this year, mark your calendar as they are coming back next year July 16-17, 2016! In the meantime, visit www.rugersociety.com.

“My Fovorite .44 Magnum Flat Tops”by W. N. Hightower of Florida included examples of very early production .44

flat tops with original boxes.

The origin of the term “kit gun” came about many years ago when the need was felt for a small, accurate .22 cal re-volver that could be packed easily in a hunting or fishing kit. Such a gun would be ideal for bagging small game, snake protection, economical plinking fun or in an emergency, self defense. Smith & Wesson fulfilled this need with a series of small-frame, adjustable-sight high quality revolvers with 2 and 4 inch barrels.

This is their story ....It all began back in 1896 with the develop-ment of a series of revolvers S&W called the “hand ejectors”. The main feature was a cylinder which swung out to the left side for loading and ejecting cartridges. The first of these to be produced, with a small frame size, was known as the “I” frame. It was first chambered for the .32 S&W Long cartridge. This initial revolver was manufactured from 1896 to 1903, and was incrementally improved over the fol-lowing years. Production of the various .32 I-frames continued until World War II halted production temporarily.

In 1910, a San Francisco gun dealer, Phil Bekeart, discussed with S&W the possi-bility of a .22 long rifle target revolver built on the .32 I-frame. He was so convinced that this would be a good seller that he prevailed on the company to build and sell him 1,000 guns. Accordingly, S&W tooled up, and by the spring of 1911, they began production. However, only 292 of these “.22/32” Target Models were com-pleted and sold, as demand did not meet the expectations of Mr. Bekeart. In fact, additional production was not initiated un-til 1914. The Bekeart guns, now offered in the S&W catalog, represented the first marriage of the .22 caliber and the small I-frame.

In 1934, in response to some inquiries as to the possibility of a shorter-barreled .22 LR small frame revolver as a handy take-along for hunters and fishermen in their travel kits, Smith and Wesson crafted a prototype. This gun, numbered 527712, was kept in-house by a member of the Wesson family. Other prototypes might possibly have been made. Actual produc-tion started in 1936. These were built on the I-frame, and featured 4” barrels and target sights. Stock configurations varied,

with three styles. These were round butt regular checkered, rebated-frame extend-ed square butt checkered (Regulation Police type), and Bekeart-style extended square butt “two screw” checkered stocks that fully enclosed the rear grip strap. The first gun bore serial number 530,003 in the .32 Hand Ejector series. It was called the .22/32 Kit Gun. Production continued until World War II, with the last serial numbers of the “pre-war” guns probably coming in the 529,450 to 534,600 range, although the opinions of experts vary. It should be noted that S&W did not produce complete guns with sequentially progressive serial numbers, nor did they ship them, neces-sarily, in serial number order. It’s been es-timated that anywhere from 1325 to 1500 “pre-war” kit guns were assembled from 1936 to 1940.

Some completed guns were not shipped until after the war, at which point they were upgraded with the new hammer safety block and shipped with a combi-nation of pre-war and post-war features. These guns, know as “transition” guns are quite collectible and valuable today. Interestingly, some gun dealers who re-ceived these pre-war/post-war guns re-jected them in favor of newly-manufac-tured guns, not realizing, of course, that they were being blessed with future col-lector prizes!

Following the war, production started anew on the Kit Guns, beginning at se-rial number 551,123 of the 32 Hand Ejec-tor series. The numbers were intermixed with the .32 guns’ serial numbers. These first post-war guns used pre-war frames, but incorporated newer components in-cluding the now-standard hammer block safety.

1953 Ushers in the Final Standard and most significant

.22 cal Kit Gun Design

In 1953, a new series of Kit Guns was produced. The official designation was “22/32 Kit Gun, Model of 1953”. These differed from previous production in hav-ing a new “I” frame with a coiled main-spring and micro-click sights. They had 4 screws, coil mainsprings, larger trigger guards and larger grip frames like the new “J-frame” revolvers then being pro-duced for personal defense purposes. This began a separate serial number se-ries starting with number 101. This serial number series continued until October, 1968, when the serial numbers had pro-gressed to number 136,465.

The top side plate screw was authorized for elimination on December 13, 1955. This change was phased in gradually between serial number 11,000 approxi-mately 14,000.

It was in this Model of 1953 series that a 2” barreled version was offered for the first time by S&W.

In 1957, Smith & Wesson renamed its repertoire of revolvers with numbers, and the Kit Gun became the Model 34. The

by Tom ClapperhistorY oF the LedgendArY sMith & wesson Kit gun

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S&W Pre War Transitional

S&W Post War Transitional

S&W “J” Frame Kit Gun

S&W “I” Frame Kit Gun

Comparison of the “I” Frame to the “J” Frame

model number was stamped in the frame side of the yoke hinge.

A significant change came about in Oc-tober, 1960 when the Model 34 Kit Gun was produced using the complete “J” frame, which was slightly larger. It simpli-fied manufacturing, and the change was implemented at serial number 70,000. These J-frame revolvers are stamped “Model 34-1”. A new “M” serial prefix series was started in 1969, beginning with serial M1. An extremely rare bunch of about 15 guns, chambered in .22 LR and with fixed “groove” rear sights, were crafted in March of 1972. Only four were completely assembled and shipped.

The 1988 Model 34-2 models had a new yoke retention system.

An Airweight Kit Gun was introduced in November 1954 with pilot production be-ginning at serial number 5000. However, actual mass production and distribution did not begin until January 1958 with se-rial numbers starting at 32,244. This was first known as the Model of 1955, and later officially as the Model 43 22/32 Kit Gun Airweight. Since it was based on the J-frame rather than the I-frame from the beginning, there was never a 43-1 varia-tion. Although there are perhaps 3 exist-ing Model 43 examples with 2” barrels, it appears that the 43 production was offi-cially only offered in the 3.5” barrel length. The Model 43 was discontinued in 1974.

In May of 1960, the .22/32 Model 51 Rim-fire Magnum Kit Gun was introduced, chambered for the .22 Winchester Rimfire Magnum. The 51 was S&W’s initial entry into .22 magnum Kit Gun production and began with serial number 52,637. These were made only on the J-frame and 4” barrels, produced until 1974. Both round and square butt along with blue and nickel variations were available, with the round butt type being the rarest. Models 43 and 51 were both numbered in the standard Model 34 series.

Smith & Wesson’s first stainless Kit Gun, the Model 63, was offered from 1977 to 1998, in both square and round butt con-figurations. Both 4” and 2” barrels were produced with the 2” barrel being some-what scarce.

A .22 magnum Model 650 stainless was introduced in 1983. The 650 is the only Kit Gun ever produced with a 3” bull bar-

rel, only in round butt and non adjustable frame rear sights. During its production years a “Special Order” with accompany-ing .22 LR cylinder was occasionally avail-able. These highly desired 650 Special Order sets are estimated to be less than 100 produced. The 650 was discontin-ued in 1988.

Also in 1983 the stainless .22 magnum Model 651 was introduced and became the final classic Kit Gun production. A very scarce “Special Order” 651 with ac-companying .22 LR cylinder was offered. This last Kit Gun model was built only with a 4” barrel until its last year of pro-duction. In 1999 a unique single 651 spe-cial manufacturing run of 1241 units was produced with a 2” barrel and an Uncle Mike round butt stock, making it one of the rarest of Kit Gun variations.

Post-war Kit Guns made after 1953 were offered with either 4” or 2” barrels. Both blue and nickel finishes were available, as well as round and square grip frames. The central “diamond” pattern of the checkered grips was eliminated in 1968. The pinned barrel was dumped in 1982. As a point of information, all Kit Guns since the beginning have chambers re-cessed for the cartridge rims. As a spe-cial note, these little gems were offered in many options and limited “Special Order” configurations. Rare and unusual exam-ples appear on occasion.

These handy revolvers continued as a very popular gun with sportsmen, fisher-men, plinkers, and anyone who just want-ed a small, handy, accurate .22 revolver.

However, all good things must come to an end, and in 1991, the Model 34 Kit Guns were dropped from the Smith & Wesson lineup. Still, the demand for these small guns was such that S&W continued their J-frame model 63 and model 651 produc-tion for another 7 and 8 years respec-tively.

The 651 was discontinued in 1999 and is considered the FINAL YEAR of the true original Kit Gun production.

Good specimens of all the Kit Gun varia-tions are in high demand today with some variations being very scarce. Prices have escalated rapidly in the last few years, now considered a true S&W Classic and suggested by many as being “The Finest Revolver Ever Designed”.

Life Member Tom Clapper has been with OGCA since 1970. He has graciously dis-played his collections many times at the OGCA Annual Display Show and as a Featured Displayer. Thank you, Tom, for setting the record straight on the Kit Gun!

Tom Clapper with his fab-ulous collection of S&W Kit Guns on display at the 2014 OGCA Annual Dis-play Show.

May Meeting Stats709 Tables inc. 26 Display

494 Guest Passes, 145 ApplicantsJuly Meeting Stats

690 Tables inc. 31 ROCS 374 Guest Passes, 115 Applicants

Thank You FEGA! Over 14 Tables were filled by the Firearm Engravers Guild of America at our

May Meeting. You added a touch of class, and we

enjoyed your artistry!

disPLAY show CoMMittee wAnts Your oPinion

MAY BAnquet wAs “weLL done” (no Pun intended) Neither fire, nor lightening nor mon-soon rains could stop the May 30th An-nual Members Banquet! Just one week prior to the big event a roof fire above the kitchen at the Hope Hotel required a last minute relocation to the Holiday Inn Dayton-Fairborn. However, based on the crowd it seems that everybody made it to the new location despite a major lightning storm that evening. OGCA Director and Banquet Chairman, Charles Metcalf, was grateful for all the quick work to pull to-gether a great evening with fantastic food among friends!

Speaking to the sold out crowd NRA Presi-dent Allan Cors said it was great to be back home in Ohio! Formerly of Cincin-nati, Mr. Cors joined OGCA 56 years ago in 1959 and spoke from the heart at the positive difference that OGCA is making. Every member can be proud to have con-

tributed to the important causes he men-tioned, from our political action committee to our educational projects, to the gener-ous financial support of the NRA, and our constant focus on inviting new genera-tions to the collecting world and shooting sports.

Next up was keynote speaker Secretary of State Jon Husted who brought at-tendees to their feet with several stand-ing ovations. He certainly struck a chord with our crowd when he spoke about his efforts to make sure that the vote of active duty service men and women get counted! After the banquet OGCA President Rob-ert Ray Preston presented Husted (who was already a member) with an honorary life membership, of which only a very few have ever been given in our 78 years.

We were honored to have many distin-

guished guests including Ohio Senator (and member) Joe Uecker; Judge Col-leen O’Tool; Greene County Sheriff, Gene Fischer; Aaron Davis and Bill Poole of the NRA; Annual Display Show Judges T. Rees Day, David M. Rachwal and Alan R. Sinz; and Buckeye Firearms Asso-ciation President, Jim Irvine and Vice President, Linda Walker. John Darby set the tone early on with the singing of the national anthem. (Look for a featured member profile in an upcoming newsletter about this well-traveled professional tenor who manages to find time to attend virtu-ally every meeting. See page 9 for some great photos thanks to Chris Rohal and Tom Schiffer!

Our next banquet on May 7, 2016 will be a casual affair onsite after the show in the lobby of The Holiday Inn. More details to follow.

On the following page you will see the fantastic of variety contained in our 2015 Annual Display Show. We had everything from Robert Landies’ historical Mauser’s (1871 to 1887) to William Combs’ mili-tary firearms used by Spain in the Span-ish American War. For our Colt collectors was a Python exhibit by Rodney Kirian, while representing our many Smith & Wesson collectors was Curtis J. Tuttle with his S&W Performance Center pistols. The Noble’s collection of meticulously displayed P 38’s was a real eye catcher. Featured on the cover of this newsletter is just one example of many amazing items found in John Siekierka’s display of the venerable Springfield Armory! The Model 1812 flintlock musket is a type 2 made 1816 in .69 caliber.

It’s been too long since we have seen John Eckert of Arizona, and this time he brought a presentation of Lugar pistols made for and by the Swiss from 1900 to 1975. Ron Lough of Iowa always goes off the chart in terms of creativity, and this year his display featured the Winchester Model 20, .410 shotgun manufactured in 1919 which was sold in a kit including the gun, shells and clay targets, thrower, cleaning rod and literature. The variety continues!

A beautiful display of Cosmopolitan and Gwynn & Campbell carbines made in Ohio during the Civil War from the collection of

Randall Setty. WACA Board member, Jim Curlovic (who is organizing their Midwest show at our September meeting), could be found with his collection of rare Win-chesters plus a Hotchkiss prototype. Jim is always ready, willing and able to provide insight to a novice collector! The same is true of Warren Buxton who brought Walther experimental and prototype .22, .25 and 9 mm automatic pistols.

Sean McCarter brought out his complete collection of Harrington & Richardson pistols manufactured between 1928 and 1941. He has displayed in the past, and says it’s a great way to get the word out about what you collect. (Once you do a display people come to you with great finds.)

Even Ty Greenlees’ great photos do not do justice, and we hope you were there to see first-timer Brett Kramer’s unique and educational display on the subject of Colt’s plastic division such as molded plas-tic parts from the late 1920’s to 1990. He included information on the process Colt used to make grips and related items. Oh, and how about the miniatures in the Navy Luger’s display put on by Dave Molchen and Rick Anzellotti? If you were not there, kick yourself and mark your calen-dar for May 7-8, 2016!

Display Show Chairman Sherman Kirk-land and his committee selected three

completely new judges this year and he would like to thank T. Rees Day of Ken-tucky, David M Rachwal of Central Ohio and Alan R. Sinz of Texas. Extremely knowledgeable, their expertise was indis-pensable!

Every single display was of such high qual-ity and professionalism, but Sherm Kirk-land would like to get your opinion on at-tracting more displays! He estimates that there could have been room for another 12 to 15 tables. If you have displayed be-fore, and/or were thinking about doing a display this year but didn’t, why not? What would encourage you to display your col-lection in 2016? How can we encourage more participation in terms of exhibitors, visitors and voting for the Members Choice Award? From our visiting members, what did you like and what would you like to see more of? What suggestions do you have for improving the Annual Display show? Please drop us a line at the business of-fice or visit Sherm Kirkland, III, at row N 4-5 (orange flag) and we will make sure that next year’s committee receives your valuable input!

Thank you in advance for your time and enjoy the photos of our great displays on the next page.

and Member Recognition Banquet Highlights2015 Annual Display Show Congratulations to our display winners! Every single display this year was outstanding and OGCA would like to thank each displayer for giving their valuable time to share their personal collecting interests with our members. You are the firearm historians and preservationists that keep the collecting interest going for generations to come. Thank You.

The Robert Rubendunst Best Educational Award, First Place (Modern) Minuteman Freedom Bronz-es and Best 1st Time Displayer, went to Brett Kramer for his outstanding collection, “Colts Plastics Division”.

The First Place (Antique) Minuteman Freedom Bronze went to the collection of Robert Landies for his beautiful display “Rifles of the Brothers Mauser from 1871-1887”, and also, earned a NRA Gun Col-lectors Affiliate Silver Medallion for his 71 Mauser with 11 rd. experimental mag.

The First Place (Military) Minuteman Free-dom Bronze went to the elaborate collection of John Eckert for his display “The Luger Pistol in Switzerland”.

Right: Ron Lough was awarded the Judges Choice Award (Modern), for his educa-tional Winchester Model 20 - Junior Trap Shoo t i ng Outfit.

Right: The Thomas L. Kyser Best Single Gun Award went to Warren Buxton for his Walther AP alloy with shoulder stock from his display “A Few Rare Walther Automatic Pistols”.

Left: The Sec-ond Ove ra l l Award went to Sean A. Mc-Carter for his display, “H&R USRA Pistols Beginning to End”.

Left: Judges Choice Award (Military) went to John & Sandra Siekierka for their display, “U.S. Spring-field Arsenal/Armory Memorabilia”.

B e l o w : J u d g e s Choice Award (An-tique) was award ed to the collection by Randal Setty, titled “Cosmopolitan and Gwyn & Camp-bell Carbines”.

Left: Best Collector Association Dis-play was awarded to Dave Molchen & Rick Anzellotti for their amaz-ing display “ Navy Lugers”

Left: NRA Gun Col-lectors Affiliate Silver Medallion, went to Jim Curlovic for his firearm, Hotchkiss Prototype with Springfield Barrel from his display, “Win-chesters, Some Rare, Some Scarce and A Hotchkiss Prototype”

Left: A collection by Rod Kirian, with his display “The Colt Py-thon”

Left: Wayne and Darla Noble with their enormous collection of P.38’s, titled, “P.38 the Mag-nificant Ones”.

Right: “Smith & Wesson Per-formance Center Pistols” .proudly displayed by Curtis J. Tuttle.

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and Member Recognition Banquet HighlightsCongratulations to our display winners! Every single display this year was outstanding and OGCA would like to thank each displayer for giving their valuable time to share their personal collecting interests with our members. You are the firearm historians and preservationists that keep the collecting interest going for generations to come. Thank You.

Members were glad to have curb to curb bus service to and from the banquet. (Good news: no buses for 2016 as the event is planned for next door in the lobby of the Holiday Inn.)

Above: Charles Metcalf, Banquet Chair-man, MC’d the evening. John Darby did the honors of singing our National An-them., and Carole Kyser gave the invo-cation.

OGCA President Robert Ray Preston welcoming members and guests.

Allan Cors, the recently elected Presi-dent of the NRA spoke at our banquet. The 56-year member attended the show earlier in the day. He is pictured above with Justice O’Toole and Direc-tor Tim Inwood.

While visiting the May Display Show. Secretary of State Jon Husted stopped for a photo op with PAC Chairman/Di-rector Frank Becker and Legislative Chairman/Director, Tim Inwood.

Right: OGCA Secretary, Jim Tekavec with guest speaker, Secretary of State, Jon Husted.

Below: Senator Joe Ueker and his lovely wife Patti.

Left: Display-er Ron Lough and other fel-low members listening in-tently to Allan Cors Speech.

Above: Warren Buxton receiving The first annual Thomas L. Kyser Best Single Gun Award presented by Tom’s daughter Andrea McLane and grand-children, Alex and Kate.

Right: John Eckert accepting the First Place Military Min-uteman Freedom Bronze Award from Display Show Chair-man Sherman Kirk-land, III.

Below: Chrissy Holden of the Ashland Eagles Jr. Ri-fle Team which is ranked in the top 2 junior rifle clubs in the nation.

R i g h t : P a s t P r e s i d e n t , Sherman Kirk-land, Jr., enjoy-i ng t he 2015 banquet with his wife Janice.

Despite the fire at the Hope Hotel (original banquet location) earlier that week, the Holiday Inn, Fairfield was able to accom-modate all our mem-bers on such a short notice and provided excellent service.

Above: Display Chairman Sherman Kirk-land, III, and NRA President Allan Cors present a Minuteman Freedom Bronze to Brett Kramer.

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Meeting Hall: Roberts Centre 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177I-71 at Exit 50 (US 68), (North of/visible from I-71)

Mail completed form to OGCA or present it at the Guest Pass Desk at the meeting. Must be completed and signed by guest and sponsor. Limit 4 guests per meeting. Checks payable to OGCA.

Guests strictly limited to 2 visits per life.

Guests are permitted to buy/sell firearms in compliance

with law & OGCA rules. CAMERAS AND OTHER RECORDING DEVICES

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$10.00 non-refundable fee each show

By signature hereon, I agree to comply with the Rules of Conduct and Safety as set out in the Constitution and By-Laws of The Ohio Gun Collectors Association and release the The Roberts Centre, The Ohio Gun Collectors Association, and its Officers and Directors from all liability. I further agree that a portion of the $10.00 paid herewith may be donated to the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action at the discretion of the Board of Directors of OGCA.

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Must be fully completed, legible, and SIGNED by guest AND sponsor to be accepted.

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Fee waived for guests age 17 & under._______________________________________________________________ Please check box if 17 or youngerFIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL LAST NAME

Birth Month/Day/Year (Required) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

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OGCA Office: P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406, PH: (330) 467-5733, [email protected]

Show HoursSaturday 8 am- 5 pmSunday 8 am - 2 pm

Please select which meeting your guest is attendingSEPTEMBER 19-20, 2015NOVEMBER 21-22, 2015

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Select the “Pay Dues Here” link. Visa, Master Card, or Discover.

Insurance, hall rental, paper, and just about everything we buy seems to go up every year. In order to keep our member-ship prices as low as possible we looked at numerous cost cutting options and have implemented those that we felt were fair, reasonable and with the least negative im-pact on the future of the association.

Newsletter Changes: As announced on page 2, simply folding the newsletter and reducing the number of editions from 6 to 4 per year will help save thousands of dol-lars in postage and printing ever year. We are now moving into a seasonal newsletter format (fall, winter, spring, summer) but will still have 6 total mailings per year so that Applicants can be reviewed, screened and voted in on a timely basis.

Annual Dues Statement: Your next OGCA mailing will be one of two yearly interim

mailings and will include only the Septem-ber applicant list, Annual Dues Statement and a reminder of the November meeting. Therefore, please keep an eye out for your 2016 Annual Dues Statement to arrive in a small envelope in mid to late October. If your 2016 dues are due please pay by 12/31/15 so that we may avoid the cost of sending out a postcard reminder.

Life Dues Price Increase: We have not increased the price of Life Memberships in fourteen years - since 2001! We regret that both Life and Senior Life Dues must be increased $100 each this year. With this change will come a payment plan op-tion beginning in late October to be an-nounced on the Annual Dues Statement. The Life Membership increase will not be effective until October 1st for the benefit of the members who have long been “think-ing about it.” Life dues are as follows:

Life Membership: Paid by September 31st, $600. October 1st or later, $700.Senior Life (Age 65 and older): Paid by September 31st, $300. October 1st or later, $400. (Enclose proof of age for Senior Life.).

No increase on Annual Dues:1-year dues: $401-year Active Duty Military: Free3-year dues: $95 (saves $15)5-year dues: $150 (saves $50)

Dues payments may be made at the Dues Desk in person at a meeting or mailed to the Business (allow 3-6 weeks for process-ing.)

Annual 2016 Tables will be on sale at the September and November meetings (and at any time by contacting the Business Of-fice for an Annual Table Application) for January 2016-November 2016. Cost is $420 per year per table ($70 per table x 6 regular Wilmington meetings). This is a great way to save $60 per year, per table on table rent as the price for individual ta-

bles starting January 2016 will increase to $80 (see pg. 2). It is also a convenient way to reserve a table for the whole year!

Also, due to the newsletter changes men-tioned above, members may now reserve tables for up to two shows at a time. This can be done via mail or in person during a meeting for the next 2 meetings.

Simply check the box at the top of page 13 for which show or shows for which you are reserving tables. We can also email the Table Application to any member at their request. If you would like to be added to the “table application email list” just call, fax or email and we will email the form about 5-6 weeks prior to each meeting.

iMPortAnt sAFetY reMindersFor everyone’s safety, observe all federal fire-arms laws, and safety rules of OGCA. Every firearm accident is avoidable and below are some of the most important rules to know be-fore you go. We want everyone to enjoy their visit.

No loaded clips. NO LOADED or PRIMED • guns or air guns on the premises. This in-cludes CCWs.

Unload, deactivate, remove clips and • magazines before you leave home.

All firearms/airguns must be tied. (Gun • ties are available at the Gun Tie desk. $.05 each or 20 for $1.00. No one will be denied if you do not have the change.)

All firearms brought to the meeting • hall must be presented at the Gun Tie Desk located at the entrance. If

any firearms are taken out of the hall and return, it must be REINSPECT-ED and RETIED at the Gun Tie Desk.

Never point a firearm in an unsafe direc-• tion - act as if all guns are loaded.

Cameras and recording devices are • prohibited without the permission of the president.

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The OGCA Past Presi-dents’ Council would like to thank our friends at The Roberts Centre for their help in planting a tree and installing a permanent plaque in memory of Past President and Treasurer Emeritus, Thomas L. Kyser. Tom served on the Board of Directors for 28 years in-cluding as president in the mid 1990’s, club historian,

and as treasurer from 1999 until his passing August 30, 2014. Among

those that attended the May 30th ceremo-ny were OGCA past presidents, numerous

Robert Centre representa-tives and his wife, Carole, of 48 years. The ceremony took place during our dis-play show weekend which is a program that was al-ways close to his heart. All members are encouraged to visit this beautiful, living memorial located in front of the convention center.

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Instructions to Obtain a Guest Badge AVOID DELAY OR DISAPPOINTMENT, BE SURE TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Important: Guests are strictly limited to 2 visits per life. If you are interested in joining, you must do so on your 1st or 2nd visit.To obtain a Guest Badge 1. at the meeting, present this completed form to the Guest Pass Desk along with the $10.00 fee.For advance registration (recommended), this form may be mailed by the sponsor to the Business Office with a check or 2. money order for $10.00 payable to OGCA. Mail to OGCA, P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067-0406.

If this form is • received 1 week prior to the meeting, the Guest Badge will be mailed to the sponsor. It is the responsibility of the sponsor to deliver it to the guest. If this form is • received less than 1 week prior to the meeting, then the Guest Badge can be picked up at the INFORMATION DESK located in the lobby of the meeting hall.

Additional forms are available to MEMBERS at the Information Desk or by request to the Business Office.

Members: Inform your guests that the badge is not transferable and of the rules of the OGCA.Note: No cash via mail! Please do not combine payment for tables, guest passes and dues in one check, but they may be mailed in the same envelope. A fee of $20.00 will

be charged on each returned check. Note: Spouses, minor children and minor grandchildren of MEMBERS may obtain their own free OGCA Family Badge in person ac-companied by the member at the Member Services Desk in the lobby of the hall. (White badge with red lettering and paper insert good through membership period.)

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Reserve # ___Table(s) for SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2015 MeetingReserve # ___Table(s) for NOVEMBER 21-22, 2015 Meeting

LOCATION: Roberts Centre 123 Gano Rd. Wilmington, OH. I-71 at Exit 50 (US 68).

Tableholder Name_______________________________________Member Number________________________________________ Address only if it has changed________________________________________________________________________Phone No. (_______)_____________________________ $70.00 per table (All tables are for 2-days)

September $70.00 X _________ Tables = $__________November $70.00 X _________ Tables = $__________ Total payment enclosed for the above selected meeting dates $__________ (Make Check or Money Order payable to OGCA.) Please Charge my Visa, MasterCard or DiscoverCard#____________________________________Exp. Date__________#________Authorized Signature (for credit card) ______________________________________

SIGN AND INITIAL THE REVERSE!!!

ALL STATE AND FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS, AND ALL SAFETY RULES OF OGCA MUST BE OBSERVED. In order to receive a Table Confirmation Slip by return mail the Table Application Form must be received by the Business Office no later than the Friday two (2) weeks before the meeting. Otherwise, you must pick up your confirmation at the door. During set-up times, tableholders may enter with their membership badge and “tableholder pass” which is issued with the table confirmation along with one “helper pass." Your helper must be a badge-wearing member. (Exceptions for the disabled, contact OGCA in advance). FRIDAY NIGHT TRADING PRIVILEGES APPLY ONLY TO TABLEHOLDERS and do not extend to helpers who are permitted in the hall to help with loading, unloading and/or watching your table.

Tables must be occupied by 8:30 AM unless notice of late arrival is received. Tables not claimed by 9:00 AM revert back to OGCA. Taking photographs prohibited, unless approved by the President. Walkie-talkies, cameras, pets and alcoholic beverages prohibited. 24-hour guard service by highly qualified security, however, they cannot be everywhere, so please police your own tables. This is a two-day event. Tables must be maintained until 2:00 PM on Sunday. Carts prohibited in the aisles during meeting hours for the safety of all members and guests. Displays must stay clear of the walls. No reservations accepted without payment in full. $20.00 charge for all returned checks. Payment for tables, guest passes, dues, etc. CANNOT be combined in one check but can be mailed in the same envelope to the OGCA Business Office. Cancellations must be received by the Business Office in writing 1 week prior to the Friday Set-up or no refund will be issued.

Are you a transient vendor for Ohio sales tax purposes? No__ Yes__Ohio vendor’s license #.______________

MY TABLE WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING—INDICATE PERCENTAGE FOR EACH CATEGORY

A. _____% Collectible, Curio & Relic, Antique Firearms (request antique section___yes ___no), and Collector Ammunition B. _____% Modern firearms—hunting, target, etc.C. _____% Class III, Title II Firearms (only with proper federal documentation and OGCA Class III Permit Card.) D. _____% Books and literature relating only to permitted items E. _____% Edged Weapons including _____% Swords & Bayonets _____% Antique Knives _____% Modern knivesF. _____% Militaria, Uniforms, Medals and AwardsG. _____% Parts and Accessories including components, reloading and equipment H. _____% Shooting Ammunition I. _____% Other Permitted Items -___________________________________________________________________

For Confirmation by mail, return this Form to ARRIVE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 for the September Meeting OR NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 6, 2015 for the November meeting.

OGCA Tables, P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406 Ph: (330) 467-5733 Fax: (330) 467-5793 Email [email protected]

NO TABLES WILL BE ASSIGNED WITHOUT YOUR SIGNATURE ON REVERSE

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Please do not send in this form if you signed up for tables at the previous meeting.

Exhibitor HoursFridays 3:00 PM-9:00 PM Set-up Saturdays 7:30 AM exhibitors final set-up 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Meeting HoursSundays7:30 AM exhibitors 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Meeting Hours

ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS MUST BE OBSERVED

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I have read, understand and agree to have only permitted items on my table(s)________(Initial)

It is hereby understood by this tableholder that all items displayed, including firearms brought to a meeting of the OGCA, have personally been inspected by the tableholder to determine that at all times each and every firearm is unloaded and incapable of discharge of any type of projectile, bullet, etc. and that any non-firearm display item is ren-dered safe for display at the time firearms are placed on a trade table. All firearms must be secured with a plastic safety tie to make the firearm inoperable. The term firearm includes but is not limited to those of the percussion, breach loading, air, spring type and/or any such device from which a projectile can be expelled. If a plastic tie has been removed for inspection, it is understood that it must be immediately reinstalled after inspection. It is understood that no table will be open for the purpose of sale or trade until all firearms are properly tied.

By accepting a table at an OGCA meeting, I represent that it is for my personal use to display my own property. I will supervise my display in accordance with all OGCA rules, and understand that carts are prohibited in the aisles during meeting hours. If I cannot occupy and use the space myself, I understand that I cannot sell, rent, sublease, transfer, give or assign it or any part if it to others. I understand and accept that I am totally responsible for all firearms/weapons and other materials displayed and agree to release the Roberts Centre; its parent corporation, subsidiaries, and all affiliated companies; and The Ohio Gun Collectors Association, its officers and directors from all liability and hold and save them harmless from all liability arising out of the items I bring into a meeting of the OGCA. While my display is on the premises of the Exhibit Hall, I accept the risk of any loss or accident.

It is also understood no tables will be assigned to me unless this agreement is complete and signed. I have read the foregoing statement and acknowledge my understanding and agreement with the same.

Signature:____________________________________________________________________Member No.: _______________________Date:_____________________(Sign here and initial Permitted Items, last line below)

1. Advertisements for auctions not to occupy more than ½ of one table. 2. Advertising material - firearms, ammunition, knives, and/or firearms accessory, manufac-turer’s advertising materials and memorabilia manufactured at least 35 years ago. 3. Authentic American Indian Artifacts, trade silver, copper, shell, bone, beads, stone and clay items of proven pre-20th century origin. 4. Ammunition: non-armor piercing or non-incendiary and related items for hand or shoulder arms only:

a. Inert artillery projectiles and cases b. Reloading presses, bullet molds, dies, and other user related items, unless other-wise specified herein.c. Reloaded ammunition provided ammunition is in a sealed box with the name, address, and phone number of reloader properly displayed on each box indicating the loading information. Reloader will assume all liability of his loading and will hold OGCA Officers, Directors, Members and Guests free of all liability from his/her sale of reloaded ammunition.)

5. Antique weapons and armor 6. Belt buckles - original military belt buckles manufactured at least 35 years ago. 7. Belts - leather or web, military or western. 8. Bone, ivory, horn and other material (in amounts approved by OGCA) used in the manufac ture of knives. 9. Books - new and used books, literature, photographs, and publications relating to weapons, shooting, small arms, ammunition, wars, regimental histories and battles; excluding books pertaining to suppressors or other materials attachments or proposed modifications that would alter the manufactured firearm’s use to become one not in conformity with the law. 10. Bronzes, busts,sculptures, and statues depicting military or gun-related situations. 11. Canvas goods - gun cases, belts, cartridge pouches. 12. Club insignia approved by OGCA 13. Cap guns manufactured at least 35 years ago. 14. Carvings - portraying weapons or armor. 15. Compasses - military or hunting only.16. Displays - that are no higher than 6 ft. from the floor. 17. Edged weapon defined as those customarily used as weapons. They include authen-tic replicas of same such as tomahawks, axes, bowie knives, custom-made knives, folding pocket and sheath knives. 18. Flags - authentic war souvenirs only on trade tables for display or sale, not to be used as table covers. (Refer to Rules, Section IV.A.22.) 19. Gas masks - military only manufactured at least 35 years ago. 20. Gun related items:

a. Accessories and attachments for small arms, including sights, carrying cases, slings and cleaning equipment. b. Personal equipment used in shooting, including spotting scopes, binoculars, targets, target scoring devises, score books, bullet traps and other related items provided their primary purpose is for shooting.c. Parts for small arms (no class 3 parts unless transferred legally) including material for

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Members wishing to display items having significant educational value of collector interest, which do not fall under the current OGCA guidelines for permitted exhibits, may make written applica-tion to the Second Vice President requesting permission to display such items prior to the meeting desired. Such application shall be reviewed by the Screening and Enforcement Committee and an appropriate recommendation shall be made by the Board of Directors. Should such application receive the approval of the Board, accommodation shall be made for display of such items in an area of the hall which shall be set aside for such displays, taking into account the size of the display and other significant criteria.

manufacture of parts for small arms.d. Tools or small machinery peculiar to and primarily for the use, maintenance, repair, examination or production of small arms.

21. Gun magazines and clips - (empty). 22. Ivory - pre 1898 depicting arms related scenes. 23. Military items - proven military items - drums, bugles, armor, canteens, and mess kits manufactured at least 35 years ago, bearing military inspection or acceptance markings. 24. Miniature weapons.25. Mortars - manufactured prior to 1946.26. Patches - proven military division and unit patches, decorations, badges, rank and insignia manufactured at least 35 years ago, and displayed in a neat and orderly fashion.27. Pellet / air guns. 28. Percussion caps, primers and smokeless powder. All items to be in original, unopened packaging. 29. Photographs depicting military or firearms and/or their use at least 35 years ago.30. Plaques - depicting military and/or firearms and their use only. 31. Pouches - military pouches - manufactured at least 35 years ago. 32. Safes - gun safes only. 33. Shooting awards and shooting trophies.34. Concealed carry holsters, vests, handbags or purses when used exclusively for said pur-pose.35. Shovels & picks - military only manufactured at least 35 years ago. 36. Small arms intended to be fired from the hand or shoulder by a single individual which are in compliance with all Federal, State and local Laws. 37. Sporting collectables - antique decoys, calls, hunting licenses not to exceed 1/3 of one table. 38. Steins - military or shooting only manufactured at least 35 years ago. 39. Trench/military art manufactured at least 35 years ago. 40. Uniforms - proven military uniforms and headgear manufactured at least 35 years ago and displayed in a neat and orderly fashion. 41. Watches – military, Colt or Winchester only. 42. Western memorabilia manufactured prior to 1898 and not to exceed 1/3 of one table.43. Suppressors - only completed and ATF registered suppressors are permitted. All N. F. A. rules must be followed. See Second Vice President for written permission prior to displaying.

Owners of items to be registered under the Gun Control Act of 1968, Title III, must have proof of legal ownership immediately available for inspection by appropriate authorities. Any member planning to display items classified as “machine guns” must request written prior permission from the Second Vice President prior to bringing the material into the hall. Per-mission must be obtained for each meeting. Each request must be signed by the member/owner. Machine guns/ weapons that weigh more than 250 pounds total weight, including the mounting, shall not be displayed on a table.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________OGCA through its Security and Enforcement Committee and its Second Vice President reserve the right to require a Tableholder to remove an item or items from the Tableholder’s trade table. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________OGCA does not warrant the authenticity of any items sold. The ultimate responsibility for all sales/purchases rest with the parties to the transaction.

ALL ITEMS NOT LISTED ABOVE ARE PROHIBITED.

SAFETY GUARANTEEALL TABLEHOLDERS MUST READ AND SIGN

direCtions the roBerts Centre 123 Gano Road, Wilm-ington, OH 45177 (800) 654-7038. Roberts Centre is located at I-71, Exit 50 (U.S. Route 68) and is north of and visible from the interstate. From Cleveland or Columbus take I-71 South. Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn right onto US 68 and right onto Gano Road. Hall is on the left. From Cincinnati take I-71 North. Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn left onto US 68. Turn right onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is on the left. From Toledo take I-75 South. Take the US-35 exit number 52B. Merge onto US 35 East. Take the US 68/Home Ave. exit towards Wilmington. Turn right onto US 68. Turn left onto Gano Road. Roberts Cen-tre is on the left. From Dayton take US 35 East, take US Route 68 S (Home Ave.) toward Wilming-ton, turn right onto US 68, turn left onto

Gano Road, Roberts Centre is on the left.

Meeting hours

Saturday 8 am - 5-pm Sunday 8 am - 2 pm

hoteLs 1) Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre 123 Gano Road., Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 283-3200 or (800) 654-7036 $96 + tax. Check in 3 PM. SOLD OUT 24-hour cancellation. Two-night minimum.2) General Denver Hotel (6 mi) 81 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. $95 + tax but present OGCA badge for $20 discount. Historic Inn (937) 383-4141. 3) Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Dr., Wilmington. (937) 382-4400 (7 mi) $99 + tax. 4) Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Dr., Wilmington (937) 382-5858 (7 mi) $94 + tax.5) Wilmington Inn 909 Fife Ave., Wilmington, OH (937) 382-6000 (12 mi.) $60 + tax, good thru 20146) Hampton Inn WCH 11484 Allen Rd., NW, Jeffersonville. (740) 948-9499 (15 mi.) 1-71 at Exit 65. South outlet mall. $85 + tax. 7) Baymount Inn & Suites 11431 Allen Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2104 (15 mi). I-71 Exit 65. Outlet mall. $69 + tax.8) NEW!! Fairfield Inn/ Marriott (15 mi) 11349 Allen Road NW, Jeffersonville, OH, 43128, I-71 Exit 65. (740) 948-9305. Mention OGCA for great rate $85.00 plus tax.9) Quality Inn WCH 10160 Carr Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128. (740) 426-6400 (19 mi.) North outlet mall. 1-71 Exit 69. 10) Holiday Inn Express WCH (26 mi.) 101 Courthouse Parkway, Washington Court House, OH 43160. (740) 335-9310. Approximately 11 miles from I-71 at exit 65 (US 35) (26 miles from hall.)

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CHECK-IN Richwood Gun and Game Club from the left: Ronald Boylan, Perry Boylan, Ethan Boylan.

Ohio Rifle Pistol Association President, Robert P. Sacco was presented a donation from First Vice President Charles Rush this past May.

Stephen Ewry accepted a do-nation on behalf of the Mercer County Sportsman Associa-tion from First Vice President Charles Rush.

Left: A donation was presented to the Ashland Eagles Ju-nior Rifle Team Division of the Ahsland lake Gun Club. From the left: Robert Ray Preston, Charles Rush, Virgil Holden, Christina Holden, Annabelle Stanec, Antonio Re-medios, and coach Stan Nelsen.

Coach Michael Jozefov Jr. and Zachory Morris accepted a do-nation on behalf of the South Cuyahoga Sportsmans’ Associa-tion.

Charles Rush and Jeffrey Watkins of the U.S. Sports-men’s Alliance, Trailblazer program.

David Sheets of the Moulton Gun Club accepted a dona-tion for their Youth Trap-shooting Team.

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45 year member, Dr. Charles Henault passed away May 26, 2015. He entered the United States Air Force as a captain and was assigned to a USAF medical facility in Tokyo, Japan af-ter completing his internship and residency at Akron City Hospital from 1955-56. He always enjoyed the OGCA meetings.

Rollie “Jay” Myers, Life member, died March 29, 2015. He had worked as a heating and air conditioning specialist for many decades. Jay was also Life member of the National Rifle As-sociation and loved trap shooting.

Member since 1994, James (Jim) F. Tunnell, age 85, of Middletown, Ohio, set his sights, took aim, and shot his perfect score, entering Heav-en’s gates on April 21, 2015. joined the United States Army, where he served as a cook. Jim also served proudly with the Tennessee and Ohio National Guard(s). Jim retired from Armco Steel Corporation after 37 years, in 1992. Jim loved competitive shooting.

“Everyone’s friend,” Life member, Robert “Bob” Hill passed in May. He was a well-known mem-ber who will long be re-membered for his kind-ness. He retired from the Newark Police De-partment as a highly re-spected law enforcement officer, having served as

a patrolman and as a detective taking special interest in auto larceny, and was also a union negotiator. Mr. Hill was a United States Army veteran serving in Panama during the Vietnam War. He was a huge supporter of OGCA and the 2nd Amendment, with an interest in all different kinds of guns. He also had a love for hunting, fishing and riding his Harleys. He enjoyed being a part of the Boy Scouts of America for many years, from Eagle Scout to Scoutmaster, and Camp Ranger. Above all, his greatest love was for his family.

OGCA is a strong supporter of our Ohio youth shooting sports. Below are a few of the orga-nizations that OGCA has made donations to over the past May and July meetings that will benefit their youth programs. .

Right: The crew from the Fairfield Sportsmen’s Associa-tion this past May, Thanked OGCA for helping with their youth program. From the left, Blake Carrico, Earl Car-rico, Hannah King, Doug Taylor, Ava Taylor, Wyatt Fern-eding, Brian Ferneding and Hanna Ferneding.

Robert “Bob” Hill

FRANK KERN is a Life Member and Member of OGCA for 38 years. He served his country as a U.S. Army Captain and Artillery Battery Command-er. Frank achieved his BS and MBA through Xavier University. Later, he attained a career in outside sales from which he retired. He managed a sales force that covered 2 states.

His collecting interests are Browning Hi-Powers, Colt SAA’s, Winchester military shotguns and pre-64 model 70’s, He also likes modern U.S. military firearms and fighting knives.

Frank has served as director for 17 years. He was elected in 1992 and served until 1997, returning for duty 2006 to present. His first elected term was 2010-2012. Frank is a Trustee of the OGCA Civil Rights Defense Fund, was co-chair of the 2013 OGCA Display Show and is currently serving on the Screening and Enforcement, and Veterans Af-fairs Committees.

Outside of OGCA, Frank was a former Financial Secretary for the Southern Ohio Dog & Game Pro-tective Association and a past ORPA Trustee. He is also a State of Ohio Hunter Safety Instructor.

Frank is a NRA Benefactor Life Member and Mem-ber for 55 years. He also belongs to the American Legion for the last 39 years, and is a member of the Miami Rifle and Pistol Club.

With so many successful years of service to The Ohio Gun Collectors Association it is an honor to bestow upon him the title of Director Emeritus We thank and congratulate Frank for his service to his country and to OGCA.

The annual election of Directors will be held November 21, 2015, at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH. These 3 fine candidates will be campaigning for one of 3 Director positions for the 2016-2017-2018 term. Be sure to meet them at the September and November meetings. You will find an outline of their biography below. Mark your calendar to attend!

SHERMAN M. KIRKLAND III: Current OGCA Director and 36 year OGCA Life Mem-ber – Chairman of OGCA May 2015 Display Show. Profession: Owner/President of Sherman’s Automotive in Mentor, OH. Collecting Interests: H&R Handy Guns, Antique Flare and Gas Guns, and Projectors, 20th century US and foreign military arms and accessories. Qualifications: Entrepreneur. Started his own business 39 years ago and is a past president of Solon Sportsman’s Association and Trustee for Dallas Arms Collectors Association. Memberships: Life Endowment Member NRA, Life Member Dallas Arms Collectors Association and member of Solon Sportman’s Association.

DAVID PETERSON: Life member of OGCA for 15 years. Profession: Over 25 years with the USAF supervising and managing USAF Programs as well as Mayor and Fiscal Officer of Village of Ithaca, OH. Recipient of USAF Air Medal. Collecting Interests: .22 cal Remington and Winchester and double barreled shotguns. Quali-fications: Military (Flight Engineer, Avionics Specialist and Load Master), USAF Acquisitions (Program Manager for Combat Rescue Helicopter, Predator/Reaper, KC-46 and C-17), Volunteer Projects - Restored 40 mm AD-130 gunship cannon for USAF- Display at Wright Patterson AF Base. Memberships: NRA, Mayor’s Associa-tion of OH, Wright Patterson Rod and Gun Club.

CHRISTOPHER ROHAL: Life member of OGCA for 14 years. Profession: Adjunct Professor and electronics laboratory manager at Lorain County Community College. Works for OGCA Business Office since we moved to Wilmington on the electronic, computer and photography needs. Collecting Interests: Marlins, Glocks, and a wide range of firearms and sporting related items. Qualifications: Involved with OGCA since very young – Father, Grandfather and Uncle members – Grandfather served as past OGCA Director. Likes collecting and has OGCA interest and history at heart. Memberships: NRA Benefactor Life member and life member of the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen Association.

Frank kern named director emeritus

Vote for OGCA Director on November 21st

Director Emeritus, Frank Kern with wife, Mary Jo at the recent banquet.

note: the Business oFFice has moved But our mailing address remains the same!

* May - Banquet and Display Show* Nov. - Director Elections

September 19-20, 2015 November 21-22, 2015 Wilmington, OH

Documents

Transcript of September 19-20, 2015 November 21-22, 2015 Wilmington, OH